title: Floating C-shaped orbital osteotomy for orbital rim advancement in craniosynostosis: preliminary report.
abstract: A method of lateral orbital rim advancement is described for periorbital deformities associated with coronal and metopic synostosis in infants. The technique offers the advantages of a smooth lateral rim contour and improvement in accompanying malar recession. In 13 patients with follow-up periods of up to 2 years following surgery, improved orbital contour has been appreciated. Further observation is warranted to determine whether this improvement will last into adulthood.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Persing
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Jane
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Edgerton
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Delashaw
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*